Controls Engineer - Dallas, United States - Searchlogix Group

Description

Posting Number: 201993SLG


Job Title:
Controls Engineer


Location:
Dallas, TX


Summary:

The Controls Engineer's primary responsibility is the maintaining and improving of automation controls for food production equipment within a 24/7 GMP manufacturing environment.

As a key resource and escalation point, hands-on troubleshooting and support for maintenance personnel is expected.

You will also be responsible for assisting with the integration of new equipment installations that can range in complexity from simple stand-alone units to elaborate integrated systems.

Adherence to all applicable safety and electrical codes is imperative.

You are a subject matter expert on all automated control systems within the facility and take on the responsibility of mentoring maintenance/operations associates in supporting a strong team environment.

Job Description:
Provides technical support of automation and controls systems for a 24/7 manufacturing operation including hands-on assistance and troubleshooting

Diagnoses electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits, electronic boards, PLC's, HMI's, contactors, and motors

Works closely with the Maintenance and Operations associates to address plant issues and to incorporate new equipment, capabilities, and controls into plant operation

Provides technical guidance and expertise to enhance troubleshooting skills and controls expertise of Maintenance technicians

Assures uniformity of component specifications, system design, and documentation

Availability on nights, weekends and holidays to manage project work and to respond to emergencies (On Call Rotation)

Supports safety initiatives and behavioral based safety observation program

Support operational performance improvement efforts to reduce costs, improve efficiency, reliability and quality which may require working some weekends and holidays

Ensures the highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance with NEC, GMP, SQF and other codes and standards


Requirements:
AS or BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering preferred, or demonstrated level of training and experience comparable to a BS technical degree

5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing controls systems

Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems: (ControlLogix, SLC-500, Micro, Remote IO, PowerFlex Drives, SMC Soft Starters, E300/200 Electronic Overloads, Panelview Plus, PanelView 5000, Thin Client, Stratix switches, and generic field IO Devices)

Proficiency with Rockwell Software (Studio5K, FTView, Logix 500, Linx, AssetCentre, Historian, ThinManager etc.)

Proficiency with AutoCAD – Autodesk software

Electrical knowledge (National Electrical Code) and control system design to meet NEC and NFPA requirements

Good understanding of motor controls circuits

In-depth understanding of Ethernet/IP communication protocol

Hands-on experience calibrating/setting up industrial instrumentation, flowmeters, level sensors and others

Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office

Must be a self-starter with a high-level integrity and honesty

Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures & electrical diagrams

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions


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. Only candidates who appear to meet the above criteria will receive an immediate response. Other resumes will be added to our database of active candidates for one year for other positions that come available and are a match with their background.


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